Box office round up
WB is high-fiving all the way to the bank this August. While the company might be a long ways off from pulling in Disney money, they’re dominating the low end of summer. AfterThe Megopened big last weekend, shattering expectations,Crazy Rich Asiansgave them a double whammy, opening above expectations this weekend. Not only that, butThe Megonce again defied expectations by not dropping as much as folks thought and tearing through the international market to a worldwide gross of $315 million.
Both these films generated decent reviews and pulled in positive word of mouth, but I’d argue that more importantly, they’re a damn break from massive franchise blockbusters. WhileThe Megwas costly it was on the dumb fun side of these things andCrazy Rich Asiansdelivers a quality rom-com in a summer that’s been pretty devoid of them. It’s nice to take a bit of a break in August and that’s what folks are doing.
1.Crazy Rich Asians– $34,001,7692.The Meg– $21,150,0003.Mile 22– $13,620,0004.Mission: Impossible – Fallout– $10,500,0005.Alpha– $10,500,0006.Christopher Robin– $8,862,0007.BlacKkKlansman– $7,000,0008.Slender Man– $4,965,0009.Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation– $3,675,00010.Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!– $3,385,000
